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who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe that government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it... and they will vote for this president no matter what... and so my job is not to worry about those people. i'll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives. >>> officials in hong kong say six crew members have been arrested for a deadly boat collision. they're being questioned for endangering people's lives according to china's police chief. at least 37 people were killed and dozens more injured after a boat carrying utility workers collide wade ferry. the boat began to sink immediately following the crash. survivors say the ferry did not stop after the collision. >>> the trial of the former butler for pope benedict xvi is resuming this morning at the vatican and for the first time, the former personal assistant will be questioned in court. he is facing charges of stealing personal letters and documents from the pope. he
who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe that government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it... and they will vote for this president no matter what... and so my job is not to worry about those people. i'll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives. >>> officials in hong kong say six crew members have been...
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more efficient. >> i think the trick is figuring out how to restructure government systems that pool resources and hence facilitate summary distribution, because i actually believe in redistribution, at least at a certain level, to make sure that everybody's got a shot. >> and mitt romney is already striking out at those comments, saying that redistribution of wealth would hurt american entrepreneurship and job creation. >>> d.c. police are on the hunt for a suspect who shot and killed a man during a break-in. officers respond around 8:30 last night. a woman was take on the the hospital, and it's not clear how she was injured. police have notreleased whether it was an actual burglar or a man living there. >>> crews from the washington suburban sanitary commission are in the 600 block of largo road right now trying to fix a water main break. it's a 24-inch main and some 260 homes have no water. the commission says that they will work lightly into the afternoon. they plan to set up a water station for residents in that neighborhood. >>> monica lewinsky's new venture that could be very
more efficient. >> i think the trick is figuring out how to restructure government systems that pool resources and hence facilitate summary distribution, because i actually believe in redistribution, at least at a certain level, to make sure that everybody's got a shot. >> and mitt romney is already striking out at those comments, saying that redistribution of wealth would hurt american entrepreneurship and job creation. >>> d.c. police are on the hunt for a suspect who...
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. >> federal government offices are closed again. so are most local government offices and schools. there is also a complete list of closings on myfoxdc.com. a lot of folk still going to have to weather what is left behind. >> yes, we still have, as wisdom said, a lot to go through in terms of some rain and winds to deal with. let's get right to it and take a look at what is happening. now, what was sandy, hurricane sandy, now just a low pressure system has lost its drop we'll characteristics. it is now 90 miles west of ?rid. maximum wind still strong, 65 miles per hour. it will move its way up to the north. -- it is now 90 miles west of philadelphia. you can see that we still are under the gun in terms of wet weather. plenty of rainfall through our area and we'll see that continuing into the course of today and into this evening. by tonight, we should start to get a gradual, gradual clearing of it and we'll see lighter shower activity. once again, don't be fooled as you are driving out there. a lot of low-lying areas still very dangerous. here are some of those rain totals for you.
. >> federal government offices are closed again. so are most local government offices and schools. there is also a complete list of closings on myfoxdc.com. a lot of folk still going to have to weather what is left behind. >> yes, we still have, as wisdom said, a lot to go through in terms of some rain and winds to deal with. let's get right to it and take a look at what is happening. now, what was sandy, hurricane sandy, now just a low pressure system has lost its drop we'll...
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the festival government was prepared. you remember last year, we had a terrible situation if late january, a storm. folk were already at work. the federal government did not make a call until late. when everybody headed out, it was an absolute disaster. folks were stuck on the road for eight, 10, 12 hours. some slept in their cars. not wanting to repeat history, opm decided to make a call early. federal government workers therefore do not have to report to work early this morning. the offices will open to the public at 11:00 a.m. and government workers were told not to get on the load until after 9:00 a.m. so road crews would have a chance to do their job. metro will also stay hope and extend the rush hour -- they're always open. they are extending rush hour through 9:00 a.m. to accommodate the change in schedule. i'm stacy cohan. back to you. >> all right. some big sports headlines this morning. the ravens, we've been talking about this all morning. it has been a topic of discussion here in the newsroom. the ravens lose
the festival government was prepared. you remember last year, we had a terrible situation if late january, a storm. folk were already at work. the federal government did not make a call until late. when everybody headed out, it was an absolute disaster. folks were stuck on the road for eight, 10, 12 hours. some slept in their cars. not wanting to repeat history, opm decided to make a call early. federal government workers therefore do not have to report to work early this morning. the offices...
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justice kennedy asked some very tough questions. >> here is government is saying that the federal government has a duty to tell the individual citizen that it must act and that is different from what we have in previous cases. that changes the relationship of the federal government to the individual in a very fundamental way. >> the aggregate of all these up insured people are increasing it is normal family premium, congress says, by $1,000 a year. those people are in commerce. they are making decisions. >> reporter: now, audio recordings of the arguments are being released shortly after the proceedings wrap up to the day and that is a sign that the court considers this to be a very important case. people want to know what happened inside the courtroom right away. so today is the final day of the arguments. the first up is this issue of severability. if the mandate itself is struck down, do the other provisions of the health care law such as allowing children who are 26 years of age to be on their parents insurance, if people like the carrots, if the carrots will stay in the stick is taken a
justice kennedy asked some very tough questions. >> here is government is saying that the federal government has a duty to tell the individual citizen that it must act and that is different from what we have in previous cases. that changes the relationship of the federal government to the individual in a very fundamental way. >> the aggregate of all these up insured people are increasing it is normal family premium, congress says, by $1,000 a year. those people are in commerce. they...
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more than 100 people killed allegedly on the orders of syria's government. many of the victims were children. what is happening at the u.n. today to address the ongoing crisis? we'll find out on the other side. time is 6:07. >>> the u.n. security council is expected to meet again today to discuss the situation in syria. this after an emergency meeting they called yesterday condemning the syrian government for friday's deadly attack. over the weekend, syrians rallied against tact that killed more than 100 people including -- against the tax that killed morning 100 people including a dozen women and children. >>> also making headlines, a strong earthquake strikes northern argentina. the 6. 6.4 wake was felt and there were no immediate reports of injuries. a 4.7 quake hit china east of beijing. in 1976, an earthquake in the same area killed more than 240,000 people. there are no reports of damage from this morning's quake. >>> another big name is set to seneca valley in the u. k. phone hacking scandal. former british prime minister tony blair
more than 100 people killed allegedly on the orders of syria's government. many of the victims were children. what is happening at the u.n. today to address the ongoing crisis? we'll find out on the other side. time is 6:07. >>> the u.n. security council is expected to meet again today to discuss the situation in syria. this after an emergency meeting they called yesterday condemning the syrian government for friday's deadly attack. over the weekend, syrians rallied...
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stacy cohan following the new governments for us here in studio. >> reporter: this is actually the second of six scheduled payments councilmember harry thomas agreed to make as part of a deal he cut with the city back in july and the city plans to use all means available to collect. thomas is accused of using $300,000 marked for youth sports on personal items like a luxury suv, trips and meals. this missed payment comes a month after fbi and irs agents raided the councilmember's home in connection with these allegations. now, if thomas fails to pay up, his private company, hlt swingaway will be liable and if assets aren't available there, the city can go after thomas' personal property. the court papers showed the councilmember also negotiating with the federal government to repay outstanding student loan debts. justice department was seeking $20,000 to pay off loans incurred in the 1908s. he agreed to pay off that debt in monthly installments over a three-year period. >> all right. thank you so much. >>> coming up next, a man who police say was high on pcp goes on a ram people at a local
stacy cohan following the new governments for us here in studio. >> reporter: this is actually the second of six scheduled payments councilmember harry thomas agreed to make as part of a deal he cut with the city back in july and the city plans to use all means available to collect. thomas is accused of using $300,000 marked for youth sports on personal items like a luxury suv, trips and meals. this missed payment comes a month after fbi and irs agents raided the councilmember's home in...
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government is open, also montgomery county government is open. bridge county government is all open with liberal leave for employees. >> let's talk about the schools for just a minute. the following public school systems and their summer programs are closed today. d.c. public schools, prince george's county, montgomery county, alexandria city, falls church city and anne arundel county. be sure to check the bottom of your screen for the status of many other private schools. can you find the same information on our web site, myfoxdc.com. >>> hundreds of thousands of people in the area. they are still waking up without power this morning. here are the latest numbers if we can take a look at them. we'll read them for you. pepco is reporting more than 243 customer without power. dominion vince, more than 152,000 without power in northern virginia. b guest says in montgomery, prince george's, anne arundel and howard counties there are more than 9 #,000 outages. -- bge says in montgomery, prince george's, anne arundel and howard counties, there are more
government is open, also montgomery county government is open. bridge county government is all open with liberal leave for employees. >> let's talk about the schools for just a minute. the following public school systems and their summer programs are closed today. d.c. public schools, prince george's county, montgomery county, alexandria city, falls church city and anne arundel county. be sure to check the bottom of your screen for the status of many other private schools. can you find...
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bigger crowds are expected because the country's government called a national holiday that protesters can demonstrate. it's also a day of prayer in the muslim world. similar protests are expected in oof afghanistan and possibly libya. >>> president obama says the atta film was simply an excuse for the deadly attack in libya. he said extremists took advantage of the anger directed at the video. he said, it's not clear if al qaeda was behind the acan at that -- attack. >>> president obama will be holding an event at phizner stadium in woodbridge. the president also participated in an immigration forum. the president answered questions from the moderator and audience members. >> the issue here for voters, whose vision best represents the aspirations, not just of the latino community, but of all americans who believe that we are a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants? and that candidate, i believe, is talking to you right now. >> more than 20 million hispanic americans are expected to vote this year. >>> mitt romney will tout his economic plan in the state with the highest unemployme
bigger crowds are expected because the country's government called a national holiday that protesters can demonstrate. it's also a day of prayer in the muslim world. similar protests are expected in oof afghanistan and possibly libya. >>> president obama says the atta film was simply an excuse for the deadly attack in libya. he said extremists took advantage of the anger directed at the video. he said, it's not clear if al qaeda was behind the acan at that -- attack. >>>...
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the government says the man in custody has a lengthy criminal record and had been declared mentally ill in the past. >>> four minutes after the hour now. later today, three men are expected in court for robbing and brutally attacking a man last month in eastern market. d.c. police arrested the trio yesterday in the beating of thomas maslin. they robbed him for his iphone. police say he is still in the hospital with serious brain injuries. investigators say these same men robbed three other people of their phones later that night. maslin's wife is expected to speak today. she told chief cathy lanier she is relieved that her husband's attacker was caught. >> this has been a very difficult time for the family. they a they are struggling. he the is extremely grateful for those who called in and provided information that helped us to get where we are today. >> police tell news4 surveillance video from a gas station may have helped catch the suects. the video appears to show them trying to use maslin's credit card after attacking him. >>> police are investigating a shooting in gaithersburg. c
the government says the man in custody has a lengthy criminal record and had been declared mentally ill in the past. >>> four minutes after the hour now. later today, three men are expected in court for robbing and brutally attacking a man last month in eastern market. d.c. police arrested the trio yesterday in the beating of thomas maslin. they robbed him for his iphone. police say he is still in the hospital with serious brain injuries. investigators say these same men robbed three...
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. >> we looked at democrats and republicans in government at all levels to put the people before the politics. >> reporter: but when congress hit campaign trail, it left unfinished business on the table. the democrats and republicans can't agree, the country could fall over a so-called fiscal cliff. it would trigger tax hikes and spending cuts totaling over $600 to $800 billion next year. democrats say the election is over and so should the stalemate. >> i'm going to do everything within my power to be as conciliatory as possible. i want to work together but i want everyone to also understand you can't push us around. >> reporter: republicans warning just 53 days automatic sequestration defense cuts could lay off thousands of industry workers, many in northern virginia. the gop has blocked president obama's campaign promise to raise taxes on wealthier americans. house speaker john boehner says old differences should not block new compromise. >> if there is a mandate in yesterday's results, it is a mandate for us to find a way to work together on the solutions to the challenges that w
. >> we looked at democrats and republicans in government at all levels to put the people before the politics. >> reporter: but when congress hit campaign trail, it left unfinished business on the table. the democrats and republicans can't agree, the country could fall over a so-called fiscal cliff. it would trigger tax hikes and spending cuts totaling over $600 to $800 billion next year. democrats say the election is over and so should the stalemate. >> i'm going to do...
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it's mop mantle case which goes to the core of the power of the federal government. opponents say the government cannot compel citizens to buy a prod prod uct, in this case, health insurance. defenders say, because every american is a consumer of health care, it is appropriate and legal to require everyone to have health insurance in order to make health care available and affordable for all. >> you've seen jurists aincident pod by democrats and republicans in lower courts uphold this law. two very important conservative jurists offering very strong opinions. we are confident it will be constitutional. our focus right now, there will be a process lay out and the supreme court will deliberate j this is extremely expensive. families won't have a choice. they will be forced to buy an insurance product that government tells them they have to purchase. if they don't, they will have to pay a fine to the federal government. this is absurd. it has never happened before in the history of the country. >> arguments on wednesday will deal with two other aspects of the case, a ru
it's mop mantle case which goes to the core of the power of the federal government. opponents say the government cannot compel citizens to buy a prod prod uct, in this case, health insurance. defenders say, because every american is a consumer of health care, it is appropriate and legal to require everyone to have health insurance in order to make health care available and affordable for all. >> you've seen jurists aincident pod by democrats and republicans in lower courts uphold this...
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the government looked into this case for seven years and now glaxo smithkline forking over $3 million in criminal and civil penalties. what happened was there are three drugs parley under fire. one is paxil. it was branded for kids but the fda never approved it for children under 18 years old. and then you have wellbutrin. glaxos can was suggesting it could be used to treat weight loss. never approved if that. then you have avandia. key studies and the data never went to the fda. you have the $3 billion fine now. >>> let's switch gears a little bit and stalking about something maybe perhaps a little bit on the lighter side. summer great for us but apparently it is bad for the bosses especially right now. >> i know. it is awful for the bosses. july4th kind of officially kicks off the summer, right? and effect thinking about either not coming into work or working a lot monday through thursday to leave early or not come in at all on fridays. all of that means workers are 20% less productive over the summer. that is what studies show. in fact, it take the average worker 13% longer to comp
the government looked into this case for seven years and now glaxo smithkline forking over $3 million in criminal and civil penalties. what happened was there are three drugs parley under fire. one is paxil. it was branded for kids but the fda never approved it for children under 18 years old. and then you have wellbutrin. glaxos can was suggesting it could be used to treat weight loss. never approved if that. then you have avandia. key studies and the data never went to the fda. you have the...
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we got word of a new law giving the federal government oversight of transit rail systems. new regulations would include things like new training and equipment standards. transit agencies could lose federal grant money if they failed to comply. >>> virginia's attorney general is refusing to certify the state's new abortion clinic rule. last month, board of health struck down an exist requirement that existing builds meet the same standards as hospitals senate the governor of maryland is holing another round of talks on whether to expand the gambling in the state. he says he will likely call fay special session if he can get house leaders to agree to consider expansion. he met with the montgomery and prince george's county executives yesterday. lawmakers have been at odds over a plan to allow a sixth casino at the national harbor. >>> chairchgs are coming for a busy stretch of road -- changes are coming to a busy stretch of road in northern virginia there. will be an expansion of route one near fort belvoir. a three and a half mile stretch of road will be widened to six lane
we got word of a new law giving the federal government oversight of transit rail systems. new regulations would include things like new training and equipment standards. transit agencies could lose federal grant money if they failed to comply. >>> virginia's attorney general is refusing to certify the state's new abortion clinic rule. last month, board of health struck down an exist requirement that existing builds meet the same standards as hospitals senate the governor of maryland is...
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the government will release the latest employment numbers later this morning. for north on that and a look at the market, lauren simonetti with fox business network is live in new york with this morning's business beat. good morning and happy friday, lauren. >> happy friday, wisdom. >> is trade back to normal? >> the last time we had a triple digit move on the dow and these were the moves that categorized all of 2011 which made you scared to check your 401(k) plan, we've only seen one triple digit move this year and it was on january 3rd. yesterday, as you can see, the dow is down just 11 points. the nasdaq and s&p 500 hardly moved as well. we have more flat and calm trading this year. >> and the january jobs report is expected to be released today. what is the outlook on that? >> two hours from now, we get how many jobs were created. the number we are locking for is 150,000 while the unemployment rate stays at 8.5%. that was a three-year low. it was that same number back in december. still, we are thinking it might be a mediocre report because we've some sever
the government will release the latest employment numbers later this morning. for north on that and a look at the market, lauren simonetti with fox business network is live in new york with this morning's business beat. good morning and happy friday, lauren. >> happy friday, wisdom. >> is trade back to normal? >> the last time we had a triple digit move on the dow and these were the moves that categorized all of 2011 which made you scared to check your 401(k) plan, we've only...
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verdictizeen is meeting with the metropolitan council of governments this morning. they will hand over a report detailing what led to wide spread out iyanlas after the june 29 storm. >>> a montgomery county man accused of killing his stepdaughter. david hang is charged with stabbing 12-year-old jessica nguyen 45 times back in 2011. detectives tracked him down using dna found at the scene and cell phone records putting him in the area at the time of the murder. the jurors got the case last night. they will resume deliberations this morning. >>> a $50,000 reward is now being offered to anyone who can help police solve the murder of a man in stafford county. he was found shot to death in his apartment on fife street back on march 1st, 2011. police say two men were seen running from the scene. they got into a four-door, light colored small or mid- sized sedan. if you have any information about the murder, you are asked to call police. all police. >>> we continue following a developing story this morning involving accusations against the metropolitan washington airports
verdictizeen is meeting with the metropolitan council of governments this morning. they will hand over a report detailing what led to wide spread out iyanlas after the june 29 storm. >>> a montgomery county man accused of killing his stepdaughter. david hang is charged with stabbing 12-year-old jessica nguyen 45 times back in 2011. detectives tracked him down using dna found at the scene and cell phone records putting him in the area at the time of the murder. the jurors got the case...
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in celebration of over 75 years of our government employees insurance company,or geico. i propose savings for everyone! and political parties that are actual parties! with cake! and presents! too bad nobody could hear me. >>> president obama is reelected to serve a second term as president. seep here embracing vice president joe briden after the elect was called in their favor. they watched results at the fairmont chicago millennium park in chicago. shortly after, mitt romney called the president to concede the race. very exciting overnight. and wrapped up earlier than maybe some thought it was going to. >> we were thinking it was going to be days. >> we never know. anything can happen and we're glad it didn't drag on for days. hopefully, this weather won't drag on for days. >> probably a good thing that the weather arrived the day after the election. otherwise, people would be waiting in line in some really cold temperatures today and some wind. we have the coastal storm. it is starting to make its move toward washington and point north and east. you can see some rain s
in celebration of over 75 years of our government employees insurance company,or geico. i propose savings for everyone! and political parties that are actual parties! with cake! and presents! too bad nobody could hear me. >>> president obama is reelected to serve a second term as president. seep here embracing vice president joe briden after the elect was called in their favor. they watched results at the fairmont chicago millennium park in chicago. shortly after, mitt romney called...
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government sent him there. it was a u.s. government project. and they've left him out to pasteur. that is how alan feels o. >> reporter: as the 63-year-old wither away in a cuban jail, judy gross holds op to the memories. she says the hardest part, leaving alan behind. >> the goodbyes are fast. it is like don't look back. so a hug and a kiss and that's it. >> so sad. that was fox 5's will thomas reporting. the u.s. government maintains alan gross is innocent. it dismisses hints from the cuban government it would trade five cuban spies convicted of espionage in florida for gross. a number web site has been set up to support alan and the effort to free him. can you check it out at web links right now on myfoxdc.com to find the web site. >>> still ahead on fox a5 morning news, a big stirveg over a move to make sure home owns are picking up after dogs. -- a big stink over a move to make sure home owners are picking up after dogs. >>> and tebow is so over. found out what griffinning is all about. henson, big day -- we're gonna fly to jersey, then mexico, china and france. you're going
government sent him there. it was a u.s. government project. and they've left him out to pasteur. that is how alan feels o. >> reporter: as the 63-year-old wither away in a cuban jail, judy gross holds op to the memories. she says the hardest part, leaving alan behind. >> the goodbyes are fast. it is like don't look back. so a hug and a kiss and that's it. >> so sad. that was fox 5's will thomas reporting. the u.s. government maintains alan gross is innocent. it dismisses...
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suing the federal government. >> they are challenging the health care reform law. here is fox's jim engel. >> reporter: 43 catholic organizations challenged the health care law saying it violates religous freedom by requiring a wide range of cght lick institutions to provide privilege coverage including drugs that include abortion. >> the key issue is religious inearthy and the ability of relynna lai use institutions to practice what it preaches and to not be compelled by the government. >> the dispute stems from health and human services that only catholic institutions are exempted from providing wide ranging contraceptive coverages which violates catholic teaches. that leaves out catholic schools, universities, hospitals and charities. >> even the work of mother teresa in caring for the poorest and most needy people would not qualify as religious enough. >> reporter: catholic institutions note that it only defines organizes as relidge use ows in they hire and serve people of the same faith. >> that definition is so narrow and so unprecedented that virtually all c
suing the federal government. >> they are challenging the health care reform law. here is fox's jim engel. >> reporter: 43 catholic organizations challenged the health care law saying it violates religous freedom by requiring a wide range of cght lick institutions to provide privilege coverage including drugs that include abortion. >> the key issue is religious inearthy and the ability of relynna lai use institutions to practice what it preaches and to not be compelled by the...
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government will continue making every effort to see mr. weinstein release safely to his family but we cannot and will not negotiate with al-qaeda. >> the 70-year-old was kidnapped nine months ago in pakistan. al-qaeda says he will be freed for the u.s. stops its attacks in pakistan, afghanistan, yemen and somalia and if it also releases all al-qaeda and taliban prisoners around the world. >>> the late now from the campaign trail. primaries are being held in west virginia, north carolina and indiana today and presumptive gop nominee mitt romney has picked up another endorsement. it is from former rival rick santorum. an e-mail sent to supports late last night, santorum wrote that president obama, quote, must be defeated adding it will require all hands on deck if our nome knee is to be victorious. governor romney will be that nominee and he has my endorsement and support. in the e-mail, santorum calls the upcoming presidential election the most critical of our lifetime. president obama will be campaigning in albany, new york today. he will
government will continue making every effort to see mr. weinstein release safely to his family but we cannot and will not negotiate with al-qaeda. >> the 70-year-old was kidnapped nine months ago in pakistan. al-qaeda says he will be freed for the u.s. stops its attacks in pakistan, afghanistan, yemen and somalia and if it also releases all al-qaeda and taliban prisoners around the world. >>> the late now from the campaign trail. primaries are being held in west virginia, north...
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it states the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages. >>> occupy d.c. is back, and it could cause some problems for your commute this morning. the group is planning to hold several demonstrations today to mark the one-year anniversary of that movement here. news 4's megan mcgrath live at farragut square now with more on what we can expect today. megan? >> reporter: good morning. we could see a pretty dicey rush hour this morning as well as some traffic tie-ups later on in the afternoon because of the demonstrations that are scheduled. in fact, one is about to get under way about an hour from now. we are expecting possible road closures associated with this. this is the one-year anniversary of the occupy d.c. movement. you may remember when the protesters camped out in mcpherson square in freedom plaza. they were there for months protesting corporate greed, among other things. they were ultimately moved on by u.s. park police who began to enforce no camping rules. on this anniversary, occupy d.c. is coming back. they have a number of protests and demonst
it states the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages. >>> occupy d.c. is back, and it could cause some problems for your commute this morning. the group is planning to hold several demonstrations today to mark the one-year anniversary of that movement here. news 4's megan mcgrath live at farragut square now with more on what we can expect today. megan? >> reporter: good morning. we could see a pretty dicey rush hour this morning as well as some traffic...
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the government is investigating reports of engine fires in several popular cars. lauren simonetti with fox business network live in new york with the business beat. good morning. >> good morning. happy monday. >> happy monday to you as well. the week is a short one but we've got a lot to pack into the week that could affect the markets. talk a little bit about that. >> markets are closed on friday. the stock markets are closed for good friday before easter. nothing short on economic data this week. we get a jobs report, manufacturing data, auto sales which are expected to be tremendous month the month of march. the data pours in. this morning, we are looking very flat but just to give you an idea of the strong start we had to the year, the first quarter was the best first quarter for the dow and for the s&p 500 in 14 years. the nasdaq was up 19% giving its best quarter since 1991. >> we could use that. >> talking more business in the automobile sector. gm and chrysler have a big problem on their hands, some vehicles catching on fire. >> the chevy cruz as well as t
the government is investigating reports of engine fires in several popular cars. lauren simonetti with fox business network live in new york with the business beat. good morning. >> good morning. happy monday. >> happy monday to you as well. the week is a short one but we've got a lot to pack into the week that could affect the markets. talk a little bit about that. >> markets are closed on friday. the stock markets are closed for good friday before easter. nothing short on...
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. >> first, government steps in to speed up drought relief. detailed on i major effort that will boost prove feats farmer at a time they need it most. we'll tell you about that when we come back. [ male announcer ] the choice on debt... mitt romney's plan: huge tax cuts for millionaires, tax breaks for oil companies and corporations that ship jobs overseas, adding trillions to the deficit. president obama's plan: a balanced approach that asks the wealthy to pay a little more, eliminates tax breaks for outsourcing and oil subsidies, cuts government spending, and reduces the deficit by four trillion. two plans. your choice. [ obama ] i'm barack obama and i approve this message. >>> today, v-d.o.t. crews will begin removing dozens of trees from county land in fairfax county. arborists say they should take down 59 trees from the gate falls area because they are dead, decaying or in danger of falling this. comes after a man was killed by a decaying tree that fell on his car last month. crews had initially planned to start work yesterday. >>> the ob
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. >>> syrian rebels have set a deadline for government forces to start a cease-fire. if government fore do not start complying by tomorrow afternoon, rebel forces say they will consider themselves no longer bound by the cease- fire. >>> police are trying to figure out what caused a man in seattle to open fire and kill five people. police found him after a citywide manhunt. officers say he shot himself as he approached him and he later died from those wiewptdz. >>> you know he is super smart and super rich but facebook ceo mark zuckerberg is no longer on the bloomberg billionaires index. list ranks the top 40 billionaires in the world and zuckerberg's wealth dropped from about $16 billion down to around $15 billion after shares of the social networking giant took eye huge hit following the recent ipo. >> no one is complaining on his side. >>> next, big news from nasa could come out today. >> also ahead, some storms in store tomorrow followed by a nice cooldown. we'll check in with tuck fore your full forecast when fox 5 morning news continues. when mitt roromney says "
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the government is blaming terrorists for the violence. meanwhile, at the united nations today, envoy kofi annan will ask for the creation of a contact group made up of key countries in the region. >>> well federal workers see their pay froze feign third straight year in a bill that passed a house subcommittee would extend the frees that has already kept federal employees from receiving a raise for the past two years. president obama has proposeed a half percent raise for federal workers in next year's budget. the white house issued statements calling a continued freeze, quote, neither sustainable nor desirable. >>> money matters front and center on the campaign trail right now. >> coming up next, president obama pulls in big bucks out in california. and mitt romney reveals what will happen to his millions if he becomes president. presiden >>> first, a big warm-up is heading our way this weekenden we'll check in with gwen for your full forecast when fox 5 morning news continues. we'll be right back. excuse us, while we change i
the government is blaming terrorists for the violence. meanwhile, at the united nations today, envoy kofi annan will ask for the creation of a contact group made up of key countries in the region. >>> well federal workers see their pay froze feign third straight year in a bill that passed a house subcommittee would extend the frees that has already kept federal employees from receiving a raise for the past two years. president obama has proposeed a half percent raise for federal...
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the british government is battling accusations that it gave news corp. special access when it tried to take over a major tv mr.murdoch says the injuriy is a good idea. news corp. is the parent company of fox 5. >>> a collection agency accused of going too far. targeting patients while they're in the hospital. >>> also making head lines, two years after the gulf coast was hit by the defense at this timing oil spill, the first arrest is made. who is facing criminal charges and what it has do with deleted text messages. south a hospital chain in minnesota is under investigate for using debt cloictors in the emergency rooms and at the bedsides of patients. workers at fairview health services misled emergency room patients by hinting they would not get treatment until payment was made. the violation of federal law for any emergency room to refuse treatment to anyone no matter what. that is i anew low. >> that is incredible. >>> the first criminal charges are filed in connection with the biggest maritime oil spill in u.s. history. but they're
the british government is battling accusations that it gave news corp. special access when it tried to take over a major tv mr.murdoch says the injuriy is a good idea. news corp. is the parent company of fox 5. >>> a collection agency accused of going too far. targeting patients while they're in the hospital. >>> also making head lines, two years after the gulf coast was hit by the defense at this timing oil spill, the first arrest is made. who is facing criminal charges and...
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those who believe we want bigger government, more intrusive government, trillion dollar deficits as far as the eye can see will vote for him. those who believe we should encourage economic growth, support small business, and create more jobs will vote for me. >> that first debate will take place wednesday night in denver. >>> president obama will stay here in the district today. he has three campaign events scheduled in d.c. the president also campaigned yesterday in virginia. he was 200 miles from romney in virginia beach. >>> the nfl referees are back on the job. the regular refs received a standing ovation when we took the field before last night's ravens-bengals game in baltimore. the honeymoon was short-lived, as you might imagine. the crowd quickly booed when the hometown ravens were called for an unsportsmanlike penalty. this was the first game since the nfl and players union reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. nfl commissioner roger goodell apologized to fans for the lockout. >> we're sorry to bring our fans through that, sorry to bring the general public thro
those who believe we want bigger government, more intrusive government, trillion dollar deficits as far as the eye can see will vote for him. those who believe we should encourage economic growth, support small business, and create more jobs will vote for me. >> that first debate will take place wednesday night in denver. >>> president obama will stay here in the district today. he has three campaign events scheduled in d.c. the president also campaigned yesterday in virginia. he...
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medicine scarce expected to run dry in 2024. >> hopefully, government will inveep. all right. lawyeren simonetti, what color will she wear tomorrow? i predict yellow. >> you can't tell me. >> hint, hint. >>> up next, presidential primaries in five states today. we'll take a look at the latest polls and talk more about what the president will be focusing on out on the campaign trail today. but first, a metrobus driver arrested on the job. what led up to a troubling scene on board a busy route. we are back in a moment. time now is 6:27. i'm drinkin' dunkin'. we're drinkin' dunkin'. dunkin' iced. some people wake up with an alarm clock, i wake up to dunkin'. sometimes, when i need a little pick-me-up, i'll go get a dunkin'. it hits the spot. you're ready to go. dunkin' keeps me going. america runs on dunkin' coffee. south a spring storm that dropped lots of rain here in the area brought snow to several spots along the east coast. here is a look at the scene in montgomery county, north carolina yesterday. pennsylvania and parts of new york state took a hard hit too with as many as
medicine scarce expected to run dry in 2024. >> hopefully, government will inveep. all right. lawyeren simonetti, what color will she wear tomorrow? i predict yellow. >> you can't tell me. >> hint, hint. >>> up next, presidential primaries in five states today. we'll take a look at the latest polls and talk more about what the president will be focusing on out on the campaign trail today. but first, a metrobus driver arrested on the job. what led up to a troubling...
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. >> the consumer should have more say that when the government gets involved the expectation that it is somehow going to get better, as independent businessmen, we question that. >> reporter: now, the who you is already making contingency plans should the supreme court strike down all or parts of this law while republicans have said they will repeal anything that remains. now, the decision by the supreme court is scheduled to come down sometime after 10:00 this morning. there are a number of decisions that the court will be handing down so it is unclear where the health care reform law will fall in the order but we will be here when the decision comes down. that is the latest here from the supreme court. the ruling expected to come down at 10:00. we'll bring that to you live when it happens and we'll be streaming live on myfoxdc.com. >>> another story we are watching very closely this morning. the house is set to vote today on whether to hold u.s. attorney general eric holder in contempt of congress. now, this all stems from the gun tracking operation dubbed fast and furious. holder
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it would likely require some huge commitments from government funding. amtrak's president is talking more about the vision. he says they want to get the vision and the plans out there first and then the stakeholders can start discussions about how they would pay for everything. so we'll learn much more about all of this at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. back to you. >> the big question is how to pay for everything. thank you so much. >>> a look now at the morning's other top stories. prince george's county police are investigating a drowning in laurel, maryland. this happened last night at a pond next to the willow lake apartment complex. witnesses say they saw a teenaged boy go into the water but never saw him come back out. after searching for about an hour and a half, a rescue team found the teen at the bottom of the pond. he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. >>> an apartment fire has forced as many as 30 people out of their homes. it started in the 1900 block of rochelle avenue just before 8:00 last night. it took crews about an hour to put out th
it would likely require some huge commitments from government funding. amtrak's president is talking more about the vision. he says they want to get the vision and the plans out there first and then the stakeholders can start discussions about how they would pay for everything. so we'll learn much more about all of this at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. back to you. >> the big question is how to pay for everything. thank you so much. >>> a look now at the morning's other top stories....
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the government wants to make sure they get their money back. their track record is 0 cents on every dollar that goes into default if you find yourself falling behind on your loans, watch out because the government can seize your paycheck, your tax return. they really are going to get you. they are spending more and more money going after student borrowers who default to the tune of one and a half billion dollars last year. >> some borrowers probably don't realize they can go after all those things. that is what is on the line. >> exactly. >> all right. disturbing news. that is for sure. >> sorry. staggering numbers. >> see you tomorrow. >>> coming up next on fox 5 morning news, with the election less than two months out now, every moment on the campaign trail counts. in one swing state over the weekend, president obama got a whole lot of love from one voter. find out why this big bear hug was not the only surprise. >>> and redskins fans are feeling the love for robert griffin iii this morning. dave ross is here to wrap up sunday's big win again
the government wants to make sure they get their money back. their track record is 0 cents on every dollar that goes into default if you find yourself falling behind on your loans, watch out because the government can seize your paycheck, your tax return. they really are going to get you. they are spending more and more money going after student borrowers who default to the tune of one and a half billion dollars last year. >> some borrowers probably don't realize they can go after all...
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government. yesterday, he announced his nominees for a new ethics board. mayor gray's picks include former d.c. attorney general robert spagnletti, laura richards and deborah latham. >>> the d.c. council also passed a $9.4 billion budget. it includes back pay for city employees who were furloughed for four days and funds to double the number of traffic cameras across the district. those cameras are already the source of much controversy too. so cumming up later this hour, we are talking with lon anderson about that very issue. >>> another big story. the metropolitan washington airports authority board of directors will take a pivotal vote today on whether to keep a union-friendly contract for phase two of the silver line. the project labor agreement ensures certain wages, working conditions, bars, strikes and provides flexible work scheduled. opponents have argued the pla violates virginia's right to work law. both governor bob mcdonnell and supervisors in loudoun county have threatened to withhold pledged funds in the incentive is not removed. the pla has
government. yesterday, he announced his nominees for a new ethics board. mayor gray's picks include former d.c. attorney general robert spagnletti, laura richards and deborah latham. >>> the d.c. council also passed a $9.4 billion budget. it includes back pay for city employees who were furloughed for four days and funds to double the number of traffic cameras across the district. those cameras are already the source of much controversy too. so cumming up later this hour, we are...
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it calls for both cuts and increases in government spending. he says both are necessary to keep the economy recovery going -- economic recovery going. gop leaders say the president's budget brings the fourth straight year of trillion dollar plus deficits and breaks his promise of cutting the deficit in half by the end of his first term. >> it's fundamental responsibility of this government and for the chief executive to not lay out a plan that has any credibility, does not reduce our debt course, is irresponsible in my opinion. >> if congress adopts this budget, then along with the cuts that we've already made, we'll able to reduce our deficit for $4 trillion by the year 2022. >> republicans are preparing their own budge wet no tax increases, and deeper reductions in entitlements. >>> the budget cuts $15 million contribution to the transit agency. it could have an impact on the $3 billion deal between maryland, virginia and the district to fund metro's long- term budget. >>> next, the latest on a push for a new law in virginia that is adding ne
it calls for both cuts and increases in government spending. he says both are necessary to keep the economy recovery going -- economic recovery going. gop leaders say the president's budget brings the fourth straight year of trillion dollar plus deficits and breaks his promise of cutting the deficit in half by the end of his first term. >> it's fundamental responsibility of this government and for the chief executive to not lay out a plan that has any credibility, does not reduce our debt...
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government last week after escaping more than a year and a half of a house arrest. a u.s. official says china has promised to treat him as a normal citizen. he was being held by the chinese government after bringing to light the practices of forced abortions and sterilization to enforce china's one child per family law. his release comes the same day that secretary of state hillary clinton is in china. the focus of her visit is on economic relations along with efforts towards improving international cooperation on hot spots including iran, syria and north korea. now, this case has threatened to overshadow all those talks. >>> criminal charges are expected to be filed today in the hazing death of a college student. the victim, robert champion, was a drum major at florida a & m university. several band members said he died after taking part in an initiation process where pledges run down the center aisle of a bus while being kicked and assaulted by senior band members. champion collapsed on the bus last november and medical examers ruled his death a homicide saying he suffer
government last week after escaping more than a year and a half of a house arrest. a u.s. official says china has promised to treat him as a normal citizen. he was being held by the chinese government after bringing to light the practices of forced abortions and sterilization to enforce china's one child per family law. his release comes the same day that secretary of state hillary clinton is in china. the focus of her visit is on economic relations along with efforts towards improving...
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card and like before, you can use a social security card, a driver's license a government i. d. or photo i. d. from your job. now, can you also use a utility bill, a paycheck, bank statement or current virginia college i. d.. >> i would say that, if any voter is discouraged, i think that is going to change when the actual i. d. that they need to vote will be coming in the mail to them. i have all the information they need on the voting precinct they need. it will have all the information they can check and guy to the polls on election day and vote. >> voter who do not bring the proper identification will not able to vote without taking extra steps afterwards to prove their identity. >>> coming up in the next hour, we'll focus on the virginia senate race. former governor and democratic senate candidate tim kaine will join us live. >> before we get to weather rye rite now, we want to share another first day of school photo for you. all smiles. she will, she will. okay. all miles for the first day of high school at eleanor roosevelt high school in greenbelt. go class of 2016. all r
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despite rioters and protesters, the government approving $3.3 billion in budget cuts anyway. that will qualify it or it could for a loan rescue program that. will swap out some old bonds and allow greece to avoid defaulting on all of 14.5 billion euros in bobbed payments due next month. >> that is good. lets ahe bring it back home here a little bit more on this next story. sad but true. whitney houston's death meaning big sales of her music and an expected ratings boost for cbs and the grammys. kind of big business coming out of this. >> adele won six grammys last night but it was whitney houston that really dominated the entire program. many references to her. and eight of her albums are in the top 10 sales on amazon.com right now. her greatest hits album is number one on eye tons on apple. let's not forget that sony, which owned a lot of michael jackson music and that sony also owns whitney houston and has a movie costarring her coming out in august. >> that movie called sparkle coming out. thank you so much this morning. we appreciate it. >> thank you. >>> coming up next,
despite rioters and protesters, the government approving $3.3 billion in budget cuts anyway. that will qualify it or it could for a loan rescue program that. will swap out some old bonds and allow greece to avoid defaulting on all of 14.5 billion euros in bobbed payments due next month. >> that is good. lets ahe bring it back home here a little bit more on this next story. sad but true. whitney houston's death meaning big sales of her music and an expected ratings boost for cbs and the...
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. >>> battle lines being drawn between the government and the internet. you won't be able to access wikipedia today. it will be down to midnight in protest of new legislation aimed at ending online piracy. we have a report. >> reporter: most of the companies that traffic in pirated movies and music or counterfeit goods operate outside of the u.s. the federal authorities can't shut them down and lawmaker want to cut off their hive blood by blocking u.s. credit carted payment and advertising. bills in the house and senate would also require search engines like google or yahoo to keep illegal sites from showing up in search results. >> we're trying to slay a dragon here and we need more than a flyswatter in order to do that. but i think with the bill as it is that we'll still prevent sites from being found on search engines, again, in the case is brought by the justice department and we'll cut off the flow of money to these sites. i think that one-two punch takes us a lot closer to where we need to be. >> reporter: markham erickson is an attorney. his member
. >>> battle lines being drawn between the government and the internet. you won't be able to access wikipedia today. it will be down to midnight in protest of new legislation aimed at ending online piracy. we have a report. >> reporter: most of the companies that traffic in pirated movies and music or counterfeit goods operate outside of the u.s. the federal authorities can't shut them down and lawmaker want to cut off their hive blood by blocking u.s. credit carted payment and...
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. >>> two explosions in the capital of damascus have sparked gun battles between government and rebel forces. the plablast hit the syrian arm headquarters, setting off a raging fire inside. none of the soldiers or personnel were killed in the blast. but iranian state tv says one of its correspondents died in the crossfire after the explosions. another blast has been reported near the prime ministry building. >>> also, new developments in spain. overnight, police there fired rubber bullets and used batons to fight off marchers who gathered in madrid to demonstrate against the government's handling of the economic crisis. 34 people were arrested. 64 others were injured in a violent crash between police and protesters. this morning the bank of spain says the country is in a deep recession. the protesters are demanding new elections, criticizing the government's tax hikes. >>> this morning another bank targeted in cyber attacks. according to "the wall street journal," about 220 customers filed complaints of outages on the website yesterday. the complaints were that customers were having p
. >>> two explosions in the capital of damascus have sparked gun battles between government and rebel forces. the plablast hit the syrian arm headquarters, setting off a raging fire inside. none of the soldiers or personnel were killed in the blast. but iranian state tv says one of its correspondents died in the crossfire after the explosions. another blast has been reported near the prime ministry building. >>> also, new developments in spain. overnight, police there fired...
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the government is asking for four jurors and it could be a quick hearing. >> i've been told the u.s. attorney will not be there and will not make a statement and that they will let probably harry thomas, jr. report voluntarily. that's won't be taken from the courtroom and incars ratedded. thomas will have the opportunity to address the judge in court this morning. we do not know yet when he plans to do so. back to you. back to you. >> thank you. >>> a verdict that found virginia tech negligent in the 2000 shooting rampage is being challenged. the suit was brought forward by the families of two victims who felt their daughters might have survived if students were warned earlier. attorneys for the state argue the jury's guilty renzo heredia val d'isere not supported by evidence presented during the trial last march. >>> in our other top stories, a falls church politician is convicted of molesting two girls. a jury in arlington county gardner guilty of molesting girls during a sleep overfor his daughter. he took the stand and denied all the charges. >>> montgomery county police are on t
the government is asking for four jurors and it could be a quick hearing. >> i've been told the u.s. attorney will not be there and will not make a statement and that they will let probably harry thomas, jr. report voluntarily. that's won't be taken from the courtroom and incars ratedded. thomas will have the opportunity to address the judge in court this morning. we do not know yet when he plans to do so. back to you. back to you. >> thank you. >>> a verdict that found...
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and the federal government. what is happening today adding fuel to the fiery debate over illegal immigration. >>> also ahead. what a celebration. a long list of stars hit the stage to honor queen elizabeth. we are live in london all morning on the final day of her majesty's diamond jubilee. we are back after this. on average 5,000 people a day switch from cascade to finish - over two million so far. with finish quantum you get incredibly clean, sparkling dishes without rinsing first. see for yourself why millions have switched. join the finish revolution. ♪ made with only milk... cream... a touch of sugar... and pure natural flavors. ♪ who knew being natural could be so delicious? coffee-mate natural bliss. from nestle. add your flavor naturally. >>> here is another live hook from london right now. it is the last day of queen elizabeth's diamond jubilee celebration. this is the service of thanksgiving at st. paul's cathedral. it is just beginning to wrap up as we've seen some of the procession and during the
and the federal government. what is happening today adding fuel to the fiery debate over illegal immigration. >>> also ahead. what a celebration. a long list of stars hit the stage to honor queen elizabeth. we are live in london all morning on the final day of her majesty's diamond jubilee. we are back after this. on average 5,000 people a day switch from cascade to finish - over two million so far. with finish quantum you get incredibly clean, sparkling dishes without rinsing first....
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they have to agree on raising the debt ceiling as the government's borrowing limit will be reached next week. house speaker john boehner is calling the house into session sunday night. we are getting great comments this morning from you who have logged on it our facebook fan page. karl rose russell writes, if i don't do 199job, i would get fired. the same should be for them. thank you for sharing your sentiments on this. share your thoughts with us on facebook if you will. search for fox 5 morning news. no space between fox and the number 5. number 5. wisdom. >> that music takes me back to my childhood. it was that nfl films music. it was an era. i won't say which era. speaking of going back. we'll go back to turkey day. that is what you overeight and that is why i got you that shake weight for christmas. >> can we talk about that some more? >> if you go back to thanksgiving day and you remember this, beating that shake weight into the ground, this is robinson and what a day it was for rg iii and company. think about this. he was 19 and 27, 304 yards think through for four touchdown pas
they have to agree on raising the debt ceiling as the government's borrowing limit will be reached next week. house speaker john boehner is calling the house into session sunday night. we are getting great comments this morning from you who have logged on it our facebook fan page. karl rose russell writes, if i don't do 199job, i would get fired. the same should be for them. thank you for sharing your sentiments on this. share your thoughts with us on facebook if you will. search for fox 5...
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in two hours, we got the big government jobs report for the month of august. so we're waiting for that. but then the european central bank announced a new bond- buying program to save countries like spain and italy and the markets juste roared. europe was up like 4%. asia this morning up 2 and 4%. it is this big global rally. >> i like that he with start off with the good news. now, we need to break some news to people that may not be so good. some people may not be getting a raise next year. >> we are tempering the optimism right now. we should because this jobs report might not impress us. according to a rasmussen poll, 46% of people said they expect to earn the exact same thing as they do now one year from now. and that is actually an improvement. that is the highest level we've seen in bay year in that part of the survey. it is still a pretty low number. want a raise, right? you don't want it make the same thing. stagnant growth. >> i guess we have to remember that there are people that are still looking for jobs. >> of course. >> you got to be happy with
in two hours, we got the big government jobs report for the month of august. so we're waiting for that. but then the european central bank announced a new bond- buying program to save countries like spain and italy and the markets juste roared. europe was up like 4%. asia this morning up 2 and 4%. it is this big global rally. >> i like that he with start off with the good news. now, we need to break some news to people that may not be so good. some people may not be getting a raise next...
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the molton council of governments has released a new report. leads are say verizon don't identify a problem with two back upgenerators. in response to the report, verizon said it has resolved the causes of the generator failures and have improved procedures. let's hope we don't need to test it soon. >> you can say that again. we're very quiet today. i don't think you'll see more than clouds moving through today so cool temperatures remain across the region. there is a live look at your radar. hd radar looks nice and quiet. we do have cloud cover across the area. we'll have more clouds in the forecast today than yesterday. so expect more in the way of cloud youness and remaining cool with high temperatures in the upper 40s. that is after another cold start. right now, reagan national, 42 degrees . temperatures bouncing around a little bit. dulles at 36 and bwi marshall at 40. cool conditions continue across the region. if you are off to the north and west, mid-40s for daytime highs. more cloudiness for yesterday. we should remain dry for your th
the molton council of governments has released a new report. leads are say verizon don't identify a problem with two back upgenerators. in response to the report, verizon said it has resolved the causes of the generator failures and have improved procedures. let's hope we don't need to test it soon. >> you can say that again. we're very quiet today. i don't think you'll see more than clouds moving through today so cool temperatures remain across the region. there is a live look at your...
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we are work with the government of libya to secure our diplomats. of i have avenue also directed my administering to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. >> protests continue in cairo, egypt. protest are danced, ignite fires and clashed with police. marines are headed toen force security in tripoli. >>> ate peaceful demonstration outside the white house last night. muslim americans, many of them of libyan heritage, gathered to show their support for u.s. policy in northern africa and speak out against the deadly violence. some of those at the event had met ambassador stevens and say they admired him greatly. >>> some other top stories this morning. a disturbing discovery at a day care facility in northern virginia. police say 29-year-old anila qayyum hay posterior mitt to take care of five children at a hem in woodbridge. but child protective services found 21 children inside. some were in closets and bathrooms strapped in car seats. qayyum and her sister are each facing seven counts each of reckless childen dangerment. >>> po
we are work with the government of libya to secure our diplomats. of i have avenue also directed my administering to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. >> protests continue in cairo, egypt. protest are danced, ignite fires and clashed with police. marines are headed toen force security in tripoli. >>> ate peaceful demonstration outside the white house last night. muslim americans, many of them of libyan heritage, gathered to show their support for u.s....
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state government operations could shut down in 10 weeks or less if a budget isn't passed. >>> the head of the secret service is answering questions from lawmakers about the investigation into agents' alleged involvement with prostitutes ahead of president obama's recent trip to colombia. >> as many as 20 women may have been involved in the scandal but secret service director mark sullivan says they are getting con anything acts as to whether or not the women who met with agents and military personnel were prostitutes. we have a report. >> reporter: the head of the secret service now referring the agency's prostitution scandal to an independent government investigator. eleven secret service agents and 10 members of the military are implicated in the scandal at this hotel in colombia. a leading republican says there ways significant security breach. >> i am very concerned that we really don't know who these women were. we don't know whether they were working for the drug cartels, whether they were working for radical forces within colombia. who knows who they were working for? >> reporte
state government operations could shut down in 10 weeks or less if a budget isn't passed. >>> the head of the secret service is answering questions from lawmakers about the investigation into agents' alleged involvement with prostitutes ahead of president obama's recent trip to colombia. >> as many as 20 women may have been involved in the scandal but secret service director mark sullivan says they are getting con anything acts as to whether or not the women who met with agents...
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now, video has surfaced showing government workers making fun about the whole thing. in it, a gsa worker sings about all the spending he would do if he were commissioner and how he would never be subject to an investigation. the outrageous charges already cost several government worker their jobs and two house committees are now investigating. >> when the white house was informed of the inspector general's findings in this matter, we white house quickly acted to determine who was responsible for such a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars. >> the gsa released a statement saying the agency continues to be appalled by the indefensible behavior and they are taking steps to assure that nothing like this ever happens again. >>> to sports now, some say it is a smoking gun in the new orleans saints bounty scandal. >> a damaging audiotape surfaced. it contain as a pre-game speech from former defensive coordinator gregg williams. in the recording, he speaks passionately and profanely urging players to focus on the opposing team's star players by being intimidating and physical. he
now, video has surfaced showing government workers making fun about the whole thing. in it, a gsa worker sings about all the spending he would do if he were commissioner and how he would never be subject to an investigation. the outrageous charges already cost several government worker their jobs and two house committees are now investigating. >> when the white house was informed of the inspector general's findings in this matter, we white house quickly acted to determine who was...
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it would cause all kind of problems with the government and are they being deceptive and all that kind of stuff. i love this game. >> that is my favorite one. >> it's so funny. >> look at that face. >> she's going to win. stop, stop! awww. >> can of corn. >> sometimes a different prize of equal or greater value mae be you be instituted n the company that is giving the prize has gone out of business or no longer makes the prize. let's say six months goes by, that company might not exist n the case of she havely, obviously, they'll be there but they might not. -- in the case of chevrolet, obviously, they'll be there but they might not. you cannot get cash in lieu of the prize. if i don't want the hot tub, can i just get the cash. no, can you not get it. >> you can sell the prices. >> you can set prize later. >> but you have to take delivery, right? >> because you don't get it later, you can't go online and say i'm selling a prize i won on the price is right. >> wasn't there a problem with oprah where everybody won a car y a lot of people afterwards were like i can't afford the taxes on.
it would cause all kind of problems with the government and are they being deceptive and all that kind of stuff. i love this game. >> that is my favorite one. >> it's so funny. >> look at that face. >> she's going to win. stop, stop! awww. >> can of corn. >> sometimes a different prize of equal or greater value mae be you be instituted n the company that is giving the prize has gone out of business or no longer makes the prize. let's say six months goes by,...
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schools, federal government closed. h.o.v. restrictions are in effect for virginia and for maryland. that's a look at your fox on- time traffic. >> all right. >>> the hobbit is at the top of the box office. the unexpected journey earned $36 million to stay at the number one spot for the second straight weekend. the tom cruise action filler jack reacher debuted in second place. the top three the -- what is that? i don't know what this is. this is 40. a comedy. i never heard of it. movie fans have to wait until friday for another batch of new openings. the two opening tomorrow will probably give the hobbit a run for their money. >>> this is monday morning. coming up next, celebrating christmas south of the border. we will show you the two special holiday traditions getting people in the spirit in central and south america. h am oh, you have a keurig vue brewer? oh, it's great! now i can brew my coffee just the way i love it. how do you do that? well, inside the brewer, there's this train that's powerful enough to carry more cof
schools, federal government closed. h.o.v. restrictions are in effect for virginia and for maryland. that's a look at your fox on- time traffic. >> all right. >>> the hobbit is at the top of the box office. the unexpected journey earned $36 million to stay at the number one spot for the second straight weekend. the tom cruise action filler jack reacher debuted in second place. the top three the -- what is that? i don't know what this is. this is 40. a comedy. i never heard of it....
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the federal government also open today although employees have the option for unscheduled leave or telework. there are some school delays this morning but most systems are open again today. some individual schools are closed because of power outages. you can check out the full list on myfoxdc.com. also, we have it scrolling there on the bottom of your screen. >> along the potomac river, new fears of mored intoing as high tide is expected in just a few hours. >> areas in old town have already experienced somed intoing due to sandy. some businesses forced to shut down last night. melanie alnwick is live in alexandria with the latest. >> good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we are down to dry pavement for the most part here at king an upstreets in old town alexandria. just a few puddles left here. the flooding yesterday described pretty much as minor. there is still a coastal flood warning in effect for areas along the potomac, for d.c., for parts of fairfax county south of here and as well as across the river in prince george's county. that in effect until 2:00 p.m. friday. in montgomery
the federal government also open today although employees have the option for unscheduled leave or telework. there are some school delays this morning but most systems are open again today. some individual schools are closed because of power outages. you can check out the full list on myfoxdc.com. also, we have it scrolling there on the bottom of your screen. >> along the potomac river, new fears of mored intoing as high tide is expected in just a few hours. >> areas in old town...
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the officer is on routine administrative leave pending an investigation. >>> today, government and cell phone carriers will announce a new effort to protect your phone if it is stolen. the fcc and cell companies are setting up a database of i. d. numbers unique to every cell phone. if your phone is stolen, carriers can use that i. d. number to repoetly disable your phone. this morning, government and law enforcement officials from across the nation will outline the plan along with d.c. mayor convince the gray and police chief cathy lanier. >>> coming up next, a closer look at the potential running mates for the gop presidential contenders. >> later this morning, health alerts. what new research says bay possible link between autism and obesity in moms to be. we're back in just a moment. [ female announcer ] with xfinity, you can always expect more. like more on demand shows and movies than ever. and more ways to discover them too. plus more speed from america's fastest internet provider. so you can run more devices at the same time. ♪ feel a firework [ female announcer ] and best of a
the officer is on routine administrative leave pending an investigation. >>> today, government and cell phone carriers will announce a new effort to protect your phone if it is stolen. the fcc and cell companies are setting up a database of i. d. numbers unique to every cell phone. if your phone is stolen, carriers can use that i. d. number to repoetly disable your phone. this morning, government and law enforcement officials from across the nation will outline the plan along with d.c....